The presence of our loved ones turns a house into our home. Just like that, with a touch of our own personality, our room feels dearer and closer to the heart. In this age of minimalism, we often find it challenging to personalize the entire house. So why not create a corner for ourselves?
Wait wait! You don’t have to create a long list of things to make it happen. A few smart moves can do the magic. But before that, we have to choose the perfect corner.
Which Corner to Choose?
Modern flats have rooms with four corners. There are often five or six corners in old houses. Which corner you decorate for yourself depends largely on the overall decor of your room. But if you have the freedom to choose one, it is better to pick the window corner. The flow of light and air is frequent and you can see the outside the walls. Whether your house has an open surrounding or not, a view beyond the walls is always refreshing.
Once the corner selection is done, it’s time to decorate it. How? Let’s see-
1. Express Yourself
The way the books are placed on the shelves or the design of the window curtains tells a lot about the owner of the house. Therefore, if you choose to showcase it, you should bring out the real version of yourself. For example, the passion for book reading and buying never gets old. So if you are a bookworm, bring a minimal bookshelf to the corner. Why minimal? There is an indomitable elegance to a pile of books. We surely don’t want a gorgeous bookshelf to overpower it!
Then again, your hobbies may be more contemporary such as collecting new Hot Wheels models. You can showcase your collection in that favorite corner of the room. Put some of them on shelves and some on table tops. A vibrant wall color will complement this collection. If you are a travel enthusiast, why not place a car or world map-shaped floormat? The guests will be both amazed and amused.
2. Keep the Memories Alive
Nostalgia has a keen impact on our minds. This is what turns our ‘free times’ into ‘me times’. Therefore, your favorite corner deserves to be adorned with favorites only! Let’s create a wall of memories on one side of the corner. All your childhood photos, farewell notes, visited places, family members, and friends will occupy that wall. While some of us combine chic, classic, modern, and rustic photo frames, others prefer buying a set of similar frames for their room. Both complement the entire room decor in their ways.
What else? Let’s put all your postcards and travel tickets in small pockets on the opposite wall of the corner. Some of us love to preserve our childhood dolls and toys. Let’s put them in different pockets on the wall or place them on a tabletop. Each pocket with different sets of nostalgia. So now, whenever you subconsciously stare at your walls, you will be smiling unknowingly!
3. Comfortable Sitting Arrangements
While everything adds some value to your favorite corner, the most important factor is the seating arrangement. You will be spending a significant amount of time in your favorite place which makes it crucial to arrange a super comfy chair for you. Because leisure is all about being calm and comfortable. We nowadays don’t prefer low seaters. On the other hand, our workstations usually have a chair and a table that keeps our body straight and therefore we don’t need a straight seating arrangement in our favorite corner. What we need is a chair that let’s us sit straight and stretch out our body comfortably whenever we want.
HATIL offers a huge collection of Easy Chairs designed keeping these needs in mind. With a lacquer finish, these chairs are classy and durable. You get to enjoy your leisure without aching with back pain. And the looks of the chairs undoubtedly uplift your entire interior. Great deal, isn’t it?
Ergonomic chairs are always recommended by professionals. They don’t hurt your neck or back. Also, your chair or any alternative seating arrangement in the corner should not be too fluffy as they cause discomfort for longer sitting. Many of us prefer a chair with light or zero foam. However, it is advised to keep a balanced foaming on the chair depending on your history of back pain or any other physical issues. According to experts, a somewhat firm surface is good for the spine and back. Also, a minimal design keeps the airflow and helps your body breathe. Therefore, you don’t end up over-sweating yourself on hot days. You can throw some cushions and a thin rug on the chair if you like.
4. Let’s Put Some Natural Air Purifier
We nowadays spend a big budget on air purifiers due to the air quality and heat. Interestingly, you can purify the air in your room with just a few bucks! Indoor plants like snake plants or spider plants purify air naturally. Anyone with a habit of gardening how easy it is to maintain snake plants at home. 4-5 of them are enough for one standard-size room. Nurseries nowadays sell beautiful ceramic pots with plants. These are a one-time investment and revive your interior with their simple beauty. Keep track of water poured into the plants and they will never overflow or ruin your floor. These plants require very little care and grow by themselves over time. Therefore, bringing some indoor plants to your favorite corner of the room is surely a smart move. Breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the leisure. Few people get such an opportunity in this era of busyness!
In the End
You can decorate your favorite corner in a thousand different ways. What matters is creating a calming space for yourself. A place where your body and mind can refresh itself. And with a touch of personal identity, it becomes dearer than the entire house. Let’s ignore what others have to say about our very personal space. We will bother about it while decorating the rest of the house! And all these efforts will be worthwhile if you can truly enjoy yourself amidst this chaotic world. Good luck!
